Yes, and there was a GREAT discussion following, too. Gotta remember to have my wife read it - maybe she'll understand why I spend time here. I don't always agree with Southack, for example, but if you can get him past impatient one liners, his analysis is pretty interesting. I sometimes think Southack may be Condi Rice's "evil" alter-ego. Come to think of it, is he (she?) posting on this thread? I have a question (possible / apparent inconsistency in his arguments from various posts.) And would love to see his(?) take on Lebanon as things stand now - but maybe I've just missed it.